Job Title: RFE Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and oversee responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs) related to family and humanitarian-based immigration applications.
- Serve as a legal resource for staff attorneys and non-attorney team members.
- Advise and represent clients regarding their legal rights in immigration matters.
- Review, analyze, and respond to USCIS correspondence including RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs.
- Provide direct support to non-attorney RFE team members, including handling legal escalations and case-specific questions.
- Identify legal trends and policy shifts to enhance the quality and consistency of responses.
- Review and edit RFE responses and complete other legal tasks as necessary to meet overall operational goals.
- Provide onboarding and continuous training to RFE Staff Attorneys and non-attorney team members involved in legal document preparation.
- Offer ongoing support and training to RFE Staff Attorneys.
- Audit the work product of RFE Staff Attorneys and non-attorney team members.
- Communicate directly with clients, as necessary, to provide legal advice, answer legal questions, or handle client escalations.
Education and Experience Information:
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- Active member in good standing of a state bar.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience handling humanitarian and family-based immigration applications (., VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Medical DA, I-130, Adjustment of Status, etc.).
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Prior experience with RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs is a plus.
- Advocacy-focused approach to client representation.
- Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support other team members as needed.
- Enthusiasm for change, growth, and innovation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
Salary Information:
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